Intern - Biopharmaceutical Lab
PPD is a leading global contract research organization. At PPD we are passionate, deliberate, and driven by our purpose - to improve health. PPD Laboratories offer the most comprehensive set of laboratory services available in the industry. Our services are designed to accelerate pharmaceutical development for small molecules, biologics, and vaccines, allowing our clients to make faster decisions about their compounds.
PPD is currently recruiting for our
2019 Internship Program at our Middleton, WI GMP Laboratory. We are seeking students
that have a Junior or Senior status. The Program requires full-time Summer hours
AND part-time Fall hours. The Fall semester will offer flexibility around the
student’s schedule, but we would prefer at least 2 available days during the
week.
Interns will learn about a contract research laboratory and their role within the pharmaceutical research and development industry. They will also be assigned specific project activities under the direction of their supervisor. The student will benefit by applying what they have learned in the classroom to practical situations and by having various opportunities to develop professionally.
Pay: $12.00/hr.
Degree concentrations desired: Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Microbiology, Biology or other life science degrees.
Responsibilities include:
- Assisting team members with assigned tasks in specific
project areas, as well as completing tasks in "Student's Measurable
Learning Objectives"
- Training within department (attend departmental
specific training)
- Attending meetings and other learning opportunities
- Other tasks under the direction of the PPD supervisor
Education and Experience:
- Must be enrolled in a Life Science Undergraduate
program
- Typically enrolled as a rising Junior or rising Senior
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organizational skills and strong attention to
detail, with proven ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and
effectively
- Good English and grammar skills
- Good computer skills, proficient in MS Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, etc.
Working Conditions:
- Work is performed in Regulated Laboratory environment
Physical Demands:
- Frequently stationary for 4-6 hours per
day.
- Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability
to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and
wrists.
- Occasional mobility required.
- Occasional crouching, stooping, bending and twisting of
upper body and neck.
- Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise
moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift
of 15-20 lbs.
- Ability to access and use a variety of computer
software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.
- Ability to communicate information and ideas so others
will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information
and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- May interact with others, relating and gathering
sensitive information. Interaction includes diverse groups.
- Works with guidance or reliance on oral or written
instructions from management. May require periods of intense
concentration.
- Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by
variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to
the occurrence. Ability to perform under stress. Ability to
multi-task.
- Regular and consistent attendance.
PPD is an affirmative action employer that values diversity as a strength and fosters an environment of mutual respect. PPD provides equal employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, pregnancy, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or other status within any other protected group.